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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519,038.64, 716,274.36 and 280,574.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519,038.64, 716,274.36 and 280,574.64 is: 387,193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519,038.64 : 716,274.36 = 280,574.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519,038.64/716,274.36 = 280,574.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519,038.64x = 716,274.36 × 280,574.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519,038.64x = 200,968,420,698.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,968,420,698.23/519,038.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,193.56

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